Earnings management is now a very common term in financial reporting. It refers to some of the

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Earnings management is now a very common term in financial reporting. It refers to some of the management practices whereby accounting items are presented in a manner to achieve a certain economic outcome. The treatment of such accounts may or may not be in accordance with all relevant accounting principles and standards. It is believed that the auditor should have a role in detecting earnings management and in determining the extent of the ‘manipulation’ in arriving at an appropriate audit conclusion.

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1. Discuss the meaning of earnings management and how it affects the final stages of a financial report audit.

2. Identify means whereby the auditor may reduce earnings management.

You should undertake research on earnings management and its relationship with the role of the auditor.

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Modern Auditing And Assurance Services

ISBN: 9781118615249

6th Edition

Authors: Philomena Leung, Paul Coram, Barry J. Cooper, Peter Richardson

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